3 A Tim must decide whether he’s well enough to swim after his injury.

Test 5 Reading Part 1

Tim,
coach
Questions 1–5 Your swimming B Tim’s mum doesn’t think Tim is fit and ready to go swimming yet.
to know if
rang – he wants
For each question, choose the correct answer. tomorrow,
you’re swimming
I wasn’t
after your injury.
your leg
sure if you felt C Tim needs to inform his swimming coach that he’s injured his leg.
red, so can
was fully recove
w?
1
New Message
A Mrs Evans wants to check who is taking part in the performance you let him kno
this afternoon. Mum
From: Mrs Evans

To: All students

B Mrs Evans wants everyone to practise their performance again
Could everyone before the audience sees it.
involved in the school
performance for parents 4 Jade wants Lucy to
tomorrow please meet in A tell Jade if she knows where a missing item is.
the hall at 4 p.m. today C Mrs Evans is letting students know that parents are coming to the Lucy
for the final practice? practice tomorrow. I discovered when I
got home that one of
my new earrings was
missing from my ear. B accompany Jade on a shopping trip into town.
Can you remember
which shop we got
2 them from? I’ll get
A If you need bread during your visit, it’s available for sale inside another pair – they
the shop. weren’t expensive. C help Jade to replace something she’s lost.
Jade
PLEASE DON’T FEED
BREAD TO THE
DUCKS! B Feeding the birds on the lake is not allowed unless you have
AVAILABLE FOR SALE special permission.
INSIDE LAKE SHOP:
SPECIAL FOOD
PERMITTED FOR
BIRDS C Visitors are encouraged not to give the birds anything apart from
proper bird food. 5 A Art classes will be in Room B16 as the Art Room is too cold.
Art Room closed –
heating problems.
See Mr James in Room B16
to check where your
art lessons will be. B To find out which room to go to for art lessons, ask Mr James.

C Mr James is taking all art lessons until problems in the Art Room
are fixed.

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 Test 5 Reading Part 2
Questions 6–10 Beaches
For each question, choose the correct answer.
A Holly Bay B Franscombe

The people below all want to find a beach to go to at the weekend. The café here serves delicious meals and This beach is popular with families with young
On the opposite page there are descriptions of eight beaches. sandwiches! The water’s calm in the bay, perfect children and people who aren’t strong swimmers,
Decide which beach would be the most suitable for the people below. for people wanting to swim across it – around as the water is warm and not deep. Bring your own
2 kms! However, it’s very deep, so is only suitable food to the picnic area, or try the great snacks at
for strong swimmers. There are often sand artists the café. However, the nearest car park is quite a
here, and horses for hire to take you along the walk away.
beach.
Neil and his family want a beach that’s close to a car park and offers several other activities
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apart from spending time in the sea. They’d also like a picnic area near the beach.

C Barmouth Beach D Westley Beach

This beach often has displays of animals and There are distance swimming, sailing and surfing
birds – skilfully made from sand, which you sessions for people of all levels, and the beach is also

Jack and Henry can swim well, so they’d like opportunities for distance swimming with their can also learn how to do. It’s also the perfect famous for sculptures made of sand, which artists
7 display every weekend! It’s easily reached from the car
dad. Their mum wants to go riding on the beach, and also buy snacks for everyone there. place for lying in the sun – or why not explore
the beach paths on foot for an hour or two? The park through a lovely wood, which you can explore on
views are fantastic. foot when it gets cooler.

E Minton Strand F South Beach

Salma and Katia want to go somewhere they can try watersports for the first time. Their
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mum wants a beach with warm water, and organised activities suitable for their small sister. The sea here offers safe swimming and sailing, even for This beautiful beach offers safe swimming. And
beginners, but there’s still plenty to do when you want a when you fancy a change from sunbathing or
change from sunbathing. A teenagers’ beach club offers sports watersports, there’s a funfair nearby, and beautiful
like cycle rides, volleyball and beach chess – great for everyone gardens to walk through, with tables and chairs
getting to know each other! where you can eat your own food. Leave your car
Anna and her family would like to do some sunbathing, but also have a long walk along the by the gardens, and you’ll be on the beach almost
9
coast. Anna also wants to try doing some sand sculptures.
immediately.

G Silver Sands H Maple Sands

Sylvie’s family want a beach suitable for Sylvie’s small sister to go swimming, as she’s only This beach has a sea temperature slightly higher than Adults keen on horses love this beach, with its daily riding sessions. At
10 just learned. Sylvie wants somewhere with various organised games and activities, where other coastal areas, and with its gentle waves it’s perfect for certain times, the sea leaves warm-water pools on the beach, perfect
she can meet other people her age.
children. There’s plenty to do, too, with play leaders offering for children to play in, but the water further out is deeper, for more
games to entertain younger ones, and surfing and sailing challenging swimming. And the teenagers’ beach club offers group
available at all levels, including beginners. The snack bar is activities, like making sand sculptures – great for making new friends!
excellent, too.

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 Test 5 Reading Part 3
Questions 11–15 11 Michael’s head teacher wanted to start a student newspaper to
For each question, choose the correct answer. A provide an activity for students not interested in sport or art.
B make students feel more confident about taking part in something.
C keep students better informed about what was happening at school.
Our school newspaper
by Michael Williams D give students the experience of being responsible for something.

Some years ago, our head teacher, Mrs Waters, 12 Michael decided to join the newspaper because
decided to start a school newspaper, and get as A he had ideas about some work he could do for it.
many students as possible to take on the job B he was considering a career in journalism.
of producing it – and parents, too. She felt the C his friends had encouraged him to do so.
newspaper would help them learn more about D he liked the idea of being part of a team.
school life, through articles on things like sports
13 When Michael first started working on the newspaper, he was
achievements and arts projects, which not all
A disappointed when his stories sometimes weren’t used.
students know about if they’re not taking part.
B delighted at the way his writing skills improved.
Students took the whole thing very seriously –
C pleased to find he could make use of his art skills.
and we now have a prize-winning newspaper!
D worried he’d be late completing some of his writing.
Some of my friends joined the newspaper team immediately and enjoyed it. I’d always loved creative writing and
14 What does Michael say about his role on the newspaper now?
drawing cartoons, which I thought would be perfect in the newspaper, so I signed up. My dad, who’s a journalist, was
A He feels uncomfortable about correcting other students’ work.
pleased – he thought that even though I wasn’t keen on a job like his, the newspaper would be a great opportunity for
B He still needs to improve the way he manages his time.
me. And he was right – I loved it! Dad often came along to give advice, which was popular with the students. It was
difficult sometimes, if he was busy, but he learned a lot about the school that way. C He’s happier to handle making telephone calls to others.
D He’s become better at making articles more accurate.
My first job was writing a report about a sports event – a writing style I’d never attempted before. But Dad reminded
15 What would Michael’s dad say about the newspaper?
me it was similar in some ways to writing a story – getting information in the right order. Once I’d understood that,
there was no stopping me – and after my first efforts, I developed quite a professional style, which was brilliant. A B
Sometimes the team couldn’t use what I’d written, or my cartoons, for whatever reason, but I didn’t mind. And I occasionally had
I was surprised at
sometimes it was hard to finish stuff on time, but I usually got there. problems finding the time
how keen Michael was
to help out at Michael’s school,
to get involved – he’s never
I’m now one of the editors – we decide what goes into the newspaper, so our names no longer appear in print. And but the students really
shown that much interest in
it’s stressful sometimes as we don’t have much time, but we try to manage that properly. We also correct mistakes seemed to like my
writing before.
in people’s articles, which we all had to get used to, but we were soon doing it without thinking – and in our suggestions.
own schoolwork, too. I still put off calling people outside school for comments on stuff, but I guess it’s all good
experience – at least, that’s what Dad says!
C D
Michael would It’s been great to finally
never admit it, but I find out about life at the
know he’s proud to see school through reading the
his name in the newspaper newspaper. I didn’t really
these days – and I am, know much about
too! it before.

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 Test 5 Reading Part 4
Questions 16–20 A But that isn’t the end of the story.
Five sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, choose the correct answer.
There are three extra sentences which you do not need to use. B This kind of information is very useful for certain people.

C Why not use the energy created by pedestrians instead?

A new way of making electricity
Ever since the 19th century, when people were developing D However, one big problem could be cost.
different ways of creating electricity, companies have looked
for improved ways of producing power, using cleaner and E And it’s actually based on a simple idea.
more efficient methods.
F This is especially true when it’s been used in very busy areas.
Now a UK company called Pavegen has been working
on technology that could be widely used in the future to G But it soon became clear that this might not work.
produce electricity. 16 The company has developed a
special type of floor, made of square tiles. Underneath each H This new system should work even better.
square, there’s a system that can produce a certain amount
of electricity very cheaply – from the energy created every
time someone steps on it!

The creator of the floor, Laurence Kemball-Cook, came up

with the idea when he was a student, and did some work
experience with an energy company. The company asked
him to investigate ways of providing street lighting in city
centres, using energy from the sun to produce electricity.
17 One reason was that many city centres don’t get enough sunlight, because of all the tall
buildings. Then he thought of a better plan.

18 The right technology could be used to convert this energy into electricity – right under
people’s feet!

The design of the floor is actually extremely effective. 19 And the reason is that a lot of energy
is produced simply because of the large numbers of people walking across the floor. In fact, the
special squares are already in place in several locations with high numbers of pedestrians. These
include big department stores and also an airport.

The flooring can have other uses too, such as recording how many people visit a shopping centre at
particular times. 20 For example, shop owners in the centre would be interested in knowing
at which times of days they have the highest customer numbers. So the next time you visit a big
shopping centre, have a careful look at the floor that you’re walking across!

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 Test 5 Reading Part 5 Test 5 Reading Part 6
Questions 21–26 Questions 27–32
For each question, choose the correct answer. For each question, write the correct word.
Write one word for each gap.

Colouring books
Hi Karina,
Many people probably used to spend time adding
Guess what! I’ve finally joined the local girls’ football
colour to pictures in colouring books when they
team in my town! As you know, it’s something I’ve
were children. However, once people get older,
wanted to do (27) ages, so I’m glad I’ve
very few of them continue with the hobby. Instead,
finally signed up.
they (21) their crayons away in the
I think my parents were a bit surprised, though, as
cupboard forever.
I’d never really taken very (28) interest in

However, psychology researchers now think that even for adults, (22) as little as ten minutes a day sport, but after watching a women’s football match on TV, I just knew it was for me.

colouring pictures in this way can bring huge (23) For example, some people say that it improves I’ve attended football training every week (29) then, and last Saturday I played in my first match. It

their (24) for a while by making them feel more cheerful and generally calmer. was really exciting! And (30) of the best things was that I actually scored a goal! We didn’t go on to

win the match, but our coach was still really pleased with our performance.
One reason for this may be that other activities (25) with art, such as drawing or painting, can actually
Our next match is on 25th. You’re not on holiday with your parents then, (31) you? So why don’t you
be quite stressful, especially if you don’t feel very successful at it. But adding colour to a picture that’s already
come along and watch? It would (32) great to see you!
drawn for you (26) only a low level of skill, so you can relax rather than becoming anxious about it!

Samantha

21 A leave B set C give D put

22 A taking B completing C spending D filling

23 A benefits B interests C favours D uses

24 A character B mood C condition D mind

25 A connected B joined C compared D attached

26 A depends B calls C lacks D requires

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 Test 5 Writing Part 1 Test 5 Writing Part 2
You must answer this question. Choose one of these questions.
Write your answer in about 100 words on the answer sheet. Write your answer in about 100 words on the answer sheet.

Question 1 Question 2
Read this email from your English-speaking friend Alex and the notes you have made. You see this notice in your school English-language magazine.

Articles wanted!
EMAIL SHOPPING
From: Alex Write an article telling us whether
you like shopping and where your
Subject: New video game family usually goes shopping.
Does your family buy things online?
Why or why not?
Hi
The best articles answering
My parents gave me some money to buy a video game these questions will be published
for my birthday! next month.
Fantastic!
I’ve got a lot of racing video games, so I’d like to buy a
different kind of game for a change. What do you think I Write your article.
should get?
Recommend
I’m allowed to play video games up to two hours a day, Question 3
but only if I’ve finished my homework. How long do you Your English teacher has asked you to write a story. Your story must begin
get to play games for? with this sentence:
Tell Alex
I’ll have the game by this weekend. Are you free to come
over to my place to try it out? Jasmin was at an exhibition when she noticed something unusual.
No, but…
Bye for now, Write your story.
Alex

Write your email to Alex using all the notes.

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 Test 5 Listening Part 1
Questions 1–7 4 Which work experience would the girl like to try?
50 For each question, choose the correct answer.

1 Where is the boy’s family going to eat?

A B C

5 What did the boy leave at his friend’s house?

A B C

2 Which lesson does the girl have next?

A B C

6 Which painting did the girl like best?

A B C

3 Where has the boy just been on holiday?

A B C

7 Where will the students’ tour of the town end?

A B C

A B C

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 Test 5 Listening Part 2 Test 5 Listening Part 3
Questions 8–13 Questions 14–19
51 For each question, choose the correct answer. 52 For each question, write the correct answer in the gap.
Write one or two words or a number or a date or a time.

8 You will hear a boy telling his friend about a snowboarding trip.
What problem did the boy have on the trip? You will hear a teacher giving his students information about a school trip to a farm.
A He damaged some equipment.
B He injured himself.
C He became ill. School trip to farm

9 You will hear two friends talking about the new library at their school.
Meeting place: 8 a.m. next to the (14)
The girl thinks that
A the staff are helpful.
B there should be more books. Need to bring: a (15)
C it’s a good place to do homework.
Morning activity: feeding the (16)
10 You will hear two friends talking about a new clothes shop.
They agree the shop would be better if
A the assistants were more friendly. Afternoon activity: (17)
B there was more choice of clothes.
C it was in the town centre. Return to school at: (18)

11 You will hear two friends talking about a new classmate.

The boy thinks the new classmate For more information: (19) www. .farm.com

A is very clever.
B likes playing sport.
C talks too much.

12 You will hear a girl talking about her big brother going away to college.
How does she feel about it?
A pleased there’s less noise
B surprised that she’s so sad
C upset he’s gone so far away

13 You will hear two friends talking about playing tennis.

The boy wants the girl to
A practise with him regularly.
B recommend a tennis coach.
C teach him some new techniques.

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 Test 5 Listening Part 4 Test 5 Speaking
Questions 20–25 PART 1
53 For each question, choose the correct answer. (2–3 minutes)
Phase 1 Phase 2
Good morning / afternoon / evening (possible examiner questions)
You will hear an interview with a young hairdresser called Carlotta. What’s your name? What do you usually do in the morning before school?
How old are you? Tell us about an interesting place you’ve visited.
20 Carlotta first become interested in cutting people’s hair when she saw Where do you live? What do you usually do during break times at school? (Why?)
A a hairdressing magazine. Who do you live with? What thing could you not live without? (Why?)
B a cartoon character doing it. What did you do last weekend?
C a friend having it done. Which person you know makes you laugh the most? (Why are they
so funny?)
21 The first hair that Carlotta cut belonged to What is your favourite time of year? (Why?)
A her father. Where did you go on your last holiday?
B her sister.
PART 2
C her mother.
(3–5 minutes)
Now I’d like each of you to talk on your own about something. I’m going to give each of you a photograph
22 At college, Carlotta’s teachers said she should
and I’d like you to talk about it.
A talk to customers more.
A, here is your photograph. It shows people enjoying music together. (See page C5.)
B spend more time planning.
B, you just listen.
C improve her cutting technique.
A, please tell us what you can see in the photograph.
B, here is your photograph. It shows someone taking a photo. (See page C6.)
23 How did Carlotta feel during the Young Hairdresser competition?
A, you just listen.
A sure she would lose
B, please tell us what you can see in the photograph.
B angry with the model
C confused by the rules PART 3
(4–5 minutes)
24 What does Carlotta say is the biggest benefit of working for a well-known company? Now, in this part of the test you’re going to talk about something together for about two minutes. I’m
A meeting famous people going to describe a situation to you.
B making plenty of money A family want to do an exciting activity together that will be fun for everyone to do.
C gaining a variety of experience Here are some things they could do together. (See page C15.)
Talk together about the different things they could do together and say which would be the most fun.
25 What would Carlotta like to do next? All right? Now, talk together.
A open a hairdressing school
B create a range of beauty products PART 4
C start a business in another country (3–4 minutes)
What activity do you most enjoy doing with your family? (Why?)
Are there any exciting activities you’d like to try in the future? (Why?)
What do you think is the best time of year to go for a day out? (Why?)
Do you prefer to do activities with family or friends? (Why?)
Which do you think is more interesting: a day out in the city or a day out in the countryside? (Why?)

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